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Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Book - Autobiography, Charles Shand, Looking Back, 2000
... (Keith Oliver). The order of service from the Box Hill RSL... (Keith Oliver). The order of service from the Box Hill RSL ...197 p. : ill. , 4 maps A small newspaper clipping about the death of Charles Shand was glued by the book donor and friend (Keith Oliver). The order of service from the Box Hill RSL was also found in the book.non-fictionww2, merchant navy, master mariner, captain charles shand (1915-2007), malta, patrick edward murphy, ned murphy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Nunawading Road District, 1857
... A copy from Ivan Southall's 'A Tale of Box Hill...) A copy from Ivan Southall's 'A Tale of Box Hill', proclamation ...A copy from Ivan Southall's 'A Tale of Box Hill', proclamation by Sir Henry Barkly, Governor of the Colony of Victoria, the name of Nunawading Road District. 6 Aug 1857.A copy from Ivan Southall's 'A Tale of Box Hill', proclamation by Sir Henry Barkly, Governor of the Colony of Victoria, the name of Nunawading Road District. 6 Aug 1857. Extract from Victoria Government Gazette no 91.A copy from Ivan Southall's 'A Tale of Box Hill', proclamation by Sir Henry Barkly, Governor of the Colony of Victoria, the name of Nunawading Road District. 6 Aug 1857.local government, nunawading road district, barkly, henry (sir) -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, New Mayor's fight for City, 1994
... council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role... council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role ...New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.New mayor, Cr Noel Spurr, is committed to achieving his council's aim to merge with Box Hill. He says he has a vital role to play to ensure Nunawading residents and businesses were not disadvantaged by the amalgamation.local government, city of nunawading, spurr, noel, amalgamations -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Container - Biscuit tin, Mac's Butter Shortbread tin
... Box Hill Historical Society... tin Box Hill Historical Society ...Mac's Shortbread Co dates its history back to a family bakery in Abbotsford opened in the 1860's producing bread for the goldfields. This eventually became McAlpine's Flour. This business was sold in 1960 and the family then purchased a cake shop, leading to building a biscuit factory. (This is thought to have been the Surrey Hills site). The company outgrew this and moved to 5 Tate Drive, Kerang. (Further research required.) Australia adopted metric units of measurement in July 1974, so this object was manufactured after 1974.This tin is material evidence of the small area of industrial activities that once existed in Surrey Hills.A cylindrical tin with a silvered interior and the outside finished in a white enamel paint, on which there is a geometric design incorporating a butterfly.On a label incorporated in the design: "Mac's / MAC'S SHORTBREAD CO. 1 NORFOLK RD./ SURREY HILLS, VIC. AUST. 3127 - 8360333 / BUTTER / SHORTBREAD / INGREDIENTS: WHEAT FLOUR, CHOICE BUTTER, / SUGAR, EVAPORATED MILK, BAKING POWDER / 300 g NET"bakeries, surrey hills, mac's shortbread, norfolk road -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Container - Biscuit tin, Mac's Butter Shortbread tin
... Box Hill Historical Society.... Mac's Butter Shortbread tin Container Biscuit tin Box Hill ...Mac's Shortbread Co dates its history back to a family bakery in Abbotsford opened in the 1860's producing bread for the goldfields. This eventually became McAlpine's Flour. This business was sold in 1960 and the family then purchased a cake shop, leading to building a biscuit factory. (This is thought to have been the Surrey Hills site). The company outgrew this and moved to 5 Tate Drive, Kerang. (Further research required.) Australia adopted metric units of measurement in July 1974, so this object predates 1974.This tin is material evidence of the small area of industrial activities that once existed in Surrey Hills.A cylindrical tin with a silvered interior and the outside finished in a white enamel paint, on which are 3 thistles and a tartan ribbon. 1. Mac's / BUTTER SHORTBREAD / 12 OZ NET 2. MAC'S SHORTBREAD CO., 1 NORFOLK ROAD, SURREY HILLS, VICTORIA 3127. TELEPHONE 836 0333bakeries, surrey hills, mac's shortbread, norfolk road -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document - Framed Document, Kevin Staines, "Doncaster Bus Depot - Drivers Honour Board - (First Day of Operations), Mar. 2016
... SERVICES & BOX HILL BUS LINES Sunday, 2nd July, 1961 Garath Andrews... OF A. P. WITHERS WARRANDYTE TRANSPORT SERVICES & BOX HILL BUS ...Framed presentation of the first bus drivers at Donacaster and the companies they worked for prior to working at Doncaster. Prepared by Kevin Stanes 2016. Framed with a commercial black plastic frame with a light wood back, glass sheet and various clips and suspension points. Listing of names and other information provided by Kevin Stanes by email: Doncaster list - see htd1444 - Doncaster Bus Depot Employees [First Day] For email and recollections in particular about Doncaster - see htd1443email.pdftrams, tramways, doncaster, private bus companies, buses, drivers, conductors, officers, depots -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
Photograph - Digital photograph, Geraldine Brault, 25 August 2019
... of Box Hill (Mrs. C. Palling) opened a very successful Australian... of Box Hill (Mrs. C. Palling) opened a very successful Australian ...Built in 1888, the building at Port Melbourne was in need of renovation. In February 1929 a fundraising was organised by the Box Hill branch of the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild: "The Mayoress of Box Hill (Mrs. C. Palling) opened a very successful Australian tea, held on Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter's Parish Hall, by members of the Box Hill branch of the Ladies' Harbour Lights Guild, to raise funds towards the cost of renovating the Port Melbourne Seamen's institute. The building is in a very dilapidated condition, and is totally inadequate for the extensive requirements of the Mission to Seamen." (1929 'AUSTRALIAN TEA.', Box Hill Reporter (Vic. : 1925 - 1930), 15 February, p. 7.) "Additional buildings at the Seamen's Institute, conducted by the Victoria Missions to Seamen, at Port Melbourne, were officially opened and dedicated yesterday (23 January 1930) by Archbishop Head. The additions, which have been erected at a cost of £3000, comprise an extension of the recreation hall, new canteen and office, ladies' rest room, apprentices' room, officers' room, and five-roomed dwelling, for the caretaker." 1930 'MISSION TO SEAMEN.', The Age (Melbourne, Vic. : 1854 - 1954), 24 January, p. 13.Rectangular foundation stone with inscription inlayed in a bluestone wall.To the glory of God and the welfare of seamen/ This stone was unveiled by the most Rev. Frederick Waldegrave Head B.O. Archbishop of Melbourne, on the 23rd day of January 1930archbishop head, port melbourne, reverend h. s. bailey, building renovations, 1930, port melbourne mission -
Melbourne Legacy
Document - Minutes, Minutes of meeting of Boys’ Activities Committee held at “Legacy House” on Thursday, 4th October, 1979 at 7 p.m, 1979
... . Classes were only at Box Hill and Oakleigh/Waverley.... at Box Hill and Oakleigh/Waverley. Records the end of organised ...Details of a camp to be held at French Island on 11 November 1979, and anticipates only two classes to function in 1980. Classes were only at Box Hill and Oakleigh/Waverley.Records the end of organised activities for boys. Black typing on fading white quarto paper.In blue pen at the bottom: “Last Meeting Boys Activities”boys' classes, camp -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Saegoe School Inspector's Reports (c1860 - 62), 1862
... Nunawading U.M.F.C. School (Box Hill) school inspector's... Schools Nunawading U.M.F.C. School (Box Hill) school inspector's ...Nunawading U.M.F.C. School (Box Hill) school inspector's report c1860-62 & Sagoe School roll 1862. Also reports from 'Nunawading Wesleyan School (Ballyshanassy) [Burwood]; Nunawading R.C. School ; Templestowe Presbyterian School.nunawading umfc school, sagoe common school no 463, wilson brown, g, ballyshanassy wesleyan school, nunawading roman catholic school, templestowe presbyterian school, primary schools -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Hotel, 1935
... currently in median strip, Box Hill. Taken in 1935.... in median strip, Box Hill. Taken in 1935. Whitehorse Hotel ...Black and white photo of original Whitehorse Hotel being demolished. Situated on South East corner of Elgar Road and Whitehorse Road. White Horse was model for statue of Horse currently in median strip, Box Hill. Taken in 1935.atkinson, e., white horse hotel, white horse statue -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Tombstone - Walker family
... , Presbyterian section, Box Hill Cemetery.|Walker, Edgar Edwardes: 29... section, Box Hill Cemetery.|Walker, Edgar Edwardes: 29 January ...Edgar Edwardes Walker was the founding manager of the Australian Brick, Tile and Tesselated Tile Company, which began operations in Mitcham in 1886. Changed to the Australian Tesselated Tile Company in 1895, Walker became owner in 1922. It became the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. He was a Nunawading Shire Councillor for 25 years and several times Shire President. Walker Park in Nunawading is a lasting monument to his record of service.Coloured photograph of the tombstone on grave 737, Presbyterian section, Box Hill Cemetery.|Walker, Edgar Edwardes: 29 January 1862 - 12 December 1936|Walker, Elizabeth Catherine: 6 May 1862 - 11 May 1936walker, edgar edwardes, elizabeth catherine, australian tesselated tile co. pty. ltd., tombstones, walker park -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Tombstone - Slater family
... Colour photograph of the Slater family tombstone at Box... photograph of the Slater family tombstone at Box Hill Cemetery ...William Henry Slater emigrated from England and began growing medicinal herbs near Koonung Creek, Blackburn North in 1862. He also distilled eucalyptus oil for use at Melbourne Hospital and it was exported overseas under the 'O'Possum' brand. He later replanted his land with orchards but land taxes and rates forced the sale of the property. In 1979 the Nunawading Council purchased 7 acres of the land, now called , Slater ReserveColour photograph of the Slater family tombstone at Box Hill Cemetery. William Henry Slater died 23 May 1894 - 66 years of age Mary Ann Slater died 12 August 1912 - 83 years of ageslater, william henry, mary ann, herb farms, slater reserve -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book
... Ely Road South Box Hill and 31 Drummond Street Blackburn.... at Flower Farm Ely Road South Box Hill and 31 Drummond Street ...Originally in the Public Library of Victoria 1906. Collection of Margaret Scarlett. Used by her mother at Flower Farm Ely Road South Box Hill and 31 Drummond Street Blackburn.Dark green binding with black binding on back of book and each corner of book. Old stickers from Public Library Classification plus label in back of book for borrowers.Public Lending Library 1906 of Victoriabooks, medical -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Document, Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board (MMTB), "MMTB Route Numbers - Bus Routes" 1961 & 1962
... of the bus routes in the Box Hill, Warrandyte and Ringwood areas.... of the bus routes in the Box Hill, Warrandyte and Ringwood areas ...Provides a list of bus route numbers in 1961 and 1962. The 1962 sheet shows the additional routes following the take over of the bus routes in the Box Hill, Warrandyte and Ringwood areas.Yields information about bus route numbers.Set of two, Gestetner printed lists, foolscap sheets titled "MMTB Bus Routes Numbers". .1 - dated March 1961 - 1 sheet .2 - dated December 1962 - 2 sheetsItem 2 has "Obtained 2 May 1967" along top edge.tramways, trams, mmtb, route numbers, routes, buses -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Award, Eastern Suburban Protestant Churches Football Association, SHUF Premiers 1931, A.C. Seidel, 1931
... Suburban Protestant Churches FA in 1931. Scores EHU 8-9 d Box Hill... Suburban Protestant Churches FA in 1931. Scores EHU 8-9 d Box Hill ...South Hawthorn United were premiers of A Division, Eastern Suburban Protestant Churches FA in 1931. Scores EHU 8-9 d Box Hill United 6-12. (No goal or best players recorded) Other teams in A Division were Balwyn Baptist, Box Hill Combine, Hawthorn C/C, Prahran/Malvern C/C, Highfield Rd, C/C (Glen Iris), Surrey Hills Methodist. Holy Trinity Kew competed in B Division. (Research: Ian Job)Small silver plated trophy on a brown bakelite stand, awarded to A.C. Seidel who was part of the South Hawthorn United Football Club premiership team in 1931. "S.H.U.F.C / Premiers 1931 /A. C. Seidel"south hawthorn united football club, a c seidel, eastern suburban churches football association, trophies -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Ephemera - Ticket/s, The Met, Set of 20 The Met travel cards, 1986 to 1989
... . 1. Box Hill Plus Inner Travelcard 12 monthly – 2 No. – 97... on ticket. Conditions of use printed on rear. 1. Box Hill Plus ...Set of 20 The Met travel cards, weekly tickets, student cards and annual tickets for the 1989 to 1990 era. Availability dates printed on ticket. Conditions of use printed on rear. 1. Box Hill Plus Inner Travelcard 12 monthly – 2 No. – 97 & 98 2. Senior Citizens Travel Pass – Sunday 16 and 23 March 1986 – 41771 3. Ditto 18 and 19 March 1987 - 108613 4. Zone 2 to City Loop Off Peak Saver concession – A196708 5. Ditto for Zone 3 = A99672 6. Box Hill City off peak saver - 21825 7. Ditto – concession - 14284 8. Inner weekly Travelcard – concession - 84740 9. Anywhere weekly Travelcard – concession - 962729 10. Inner plus one weekly Travelcard - 123138 11. Inner weekly Travelcard - 24922 12. Werribee Plus inner weekly Travelcard - 127333 13. Ditto for Box hill - 417337 14. Box Hill – city loop rail only weekly - 099557 15. 6 Monthly St Albans Plus Student Pass – via Bacchus Marsh – no number 16. Ditto for Broadmeadows – no number 17. Ditto for Box Hill – 2 No. – 6951 and 6950 18. Ditto Inner - 13294 19. Yearly Inner Student Pass - 7570 20. Senior Citizens Free Travel Pass 25/2 to 5/3 1989 - 190774trams, tramways, tickets, the met, ptc, travel cards -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Book - Cookery Book, 1932
... Barbara Gardiner . Used by her Aunt in Box Hill for many... Mitcham melbourne Barbara Gardiner . Used by her Aunt in Box Hill ...Barbara Gardiner . Used by her Aunt in Box Hill for many years. Could originally have been her Mother-in-law's, Mrs Bennett, as her Aunty Myrtle married in 1939.Cookery Book - '1500 New Economy Cookery and Household Recipes' 1932. Brown, thick paper book with many recipes ranging from Barley Broth to a way to clean window sash cords.'Success' 1500 New Economy Cookery and Household Recipes'.books, cookery -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Noel Spurr OAM
... and amalgamated with Box Hill Council to become City of Whitehorse... dissolved and amalgamated with Box Hill Council to become City ...Spurr Noel OAM|Councillor from 1991 to 1995. Whitehorse Mayor 1994 - 1995|In December 1994 Nunawading Council dissolved and amalgamated with Box Hill Council to become City of WhitehorseColoured photograph - Noel Spurr. Wearing dark suit and burgundy tie with yellow dots. Brown hair and wearing glasses.spurr noel, nunawading & whitehorse councillor whitehorse council -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Civic find, 1989
... from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.... of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box ...Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.Public relations officer, Joan Pettigrew found a decorative plaster plaque, believed to have been made in 1925 to mark the creation of the Shire of Blackburn and Mitcham after its separation from Box Hill. The plaque will be hung in the council chamber.local government, pettigrew, joan, shire of blackburn and mitcham, smith, dorothy g, fisher, bruce -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Windfall of $50M, 25/01/1995 12:00:00 AM
... United Energy, which was formed October, 1994, from Box Hill..., which was formed October, 1994, from Box Hill and Doncaster ...Whitehorse Council could receive a multi million dollar pay out from the sale of the electricity distribution company United Energy, which was formed October, 1994Whitehorse Council could receive a multi million dollar pay out from the sale of the electricity distribution company United Energy, which was formed October, 1994, from Box Hill and Doncaster-Templestowe Council Electricity Supply Departments.Whitehorse Council could receive a multi million dollar pay out from the sale of the electricity distribution company United Energy, which was formed October, 1994electricity supply, united energy, payne, brian, port, ian, oscar, geoff -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Whitehorse Hotel, 1935
... currently in median strip, Box Hill. Taken in 1935.... in median strip, Box Hill. Taken in 1935. Whitehorse Hotel ...(2) Black and white photos of original Whitehorse Hotel being demolished. South East corner of Elgar Road and Whitehorse Road. White Horse was model used for statue of Horse currently in median strip, Box Hill. Taken in 1935.atkinson, e., white horse hotel, white horse statue -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Governor's Visit to Schwerkolt Cottage, 9/09/2002 12:00:00 AM
... Cottage showing L-R Vicki ?, Unice Harbett, both Box Hill... Harbett, both Box Hill Historical Society, Norma Jamieson, Tony ...Coloured photograph of Governor's visit to Schwerkolt Cottage showing L-R Vicki ?, Unice Harbett, both Box Hill Historical Society, Norma Jamieson, Tony Robinson, M.L.A., Christine Pitt, Joan Harwood awaiting to meet Governor.harbett, unice, schwerkolt cottage, jamieson, norma, robinson, tony, pitt, christine, henwood, joan. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - Dress and Jacket, 1968
... daughter's wedding at Box Hill, St Andrews Presbyterian Church... at her grand daughter's wedding at Box Hill, St Andrews ...Purchased in 1968 by Phyl Johnson at Myers. Worn twice by her and then, in 1990, by her mother, Mrs M. Gray at her grand daughter's wedding at Box Hill, St Andrews Presbyterian Church1968 Pale pink pure wool, short sleeved dress. Round neck with zip from neckline to waist. Fully lined in pink polyester fabric. Detail stitching from bustline to waist and continuing across waist line at back. Fitted pink jacket has waist length long sleeve, trimmed with a collar of faux fur. Fastened with three buttons and loops, and has two pockets with detailed stitching. Jacket is fully lined with pink polyester.Merco Dabroncostume, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Functional object - Umbrella, c 1920
... Pitt of Box Hill, and her grandmother, Myrtle Grant of Richmond... mother, Fay Pitt of Box Hill, and her grandmother, Myrtle Grant ...Donated by Christine Pitt, Whitehorse Historical Society member. Umbrella is from the 1920's, belonged to her mother, Fay Pitt of Box Hill, and her grandmother, Myrtle Grant of Richmond and Brighton.Red cotton umbrella with plastic handle and paint in a marble pattern. Ten black metal spokes are tipped with red, clear plastic. Wooden shaft. Material fastened with red elastic and metal button and eye clasp. Red material covers the join of spokes to shaft. Brown cotton cord fastened around shaft for hand-hold. From the 1920's'British Make' on one spoke.costume accessories, female -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Mines report, 1894
... on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill... on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill ...Mimes Registrar's unpublished report 1894/5913 on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill and on Canterbury Road.Mimes Registrar's unpublished report 1894/5913 on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill and on Canterbury Road. Mr Wellington states he obtained colours of gold. Signed James Stirling With previous related file papers.Mimes Registrar's unpublished report 1894/5913 on inspection along the railway line between Blackburn and Box Hill and on Canterbury Road.miming, stirling, james -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document - The Story of Actil
... Graham Place Box Hill, Vic. The material, which includes... Limited (Actil) to Master Graham McCallum, 26 Graham Place Box ...Actil was founded in Woodville South Australia in 1910. It operated until 1970. Envelope of promotional materials sent by Australian Cotton Textile Industries Limited (Actil) to Master Graham McCallum, 26 Graham Place Box Hill, Vic. The material, which includes a booklet, samples, and correspondence resulted from an inquiry for a school project. actil, cotton, australian manufacturers -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Map - Street Map, R L Jarrett, Map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn, 1929
... / Established 1914. Open all day Saturday. / Phones: Office, Box Hill... day Saturday. / Phones: Office, Box Hill 289 J. / Private ...Tunstall was originally the name of Nunawading Railway Station. Tunstall opened on 4 June 1888 and was renamed on 1 November 1945. An historically significant advertising map that can be used to ascertain the extent of urban development in 1929 in the areas of Nunawading, Blackburn and Mitcham.A map of Mitcham, Tunstall and Blackburn found on the reverse of a real estate subdivision plan published by R. L. Jarrett of Elizabeth Street. This promotional street map is overprinted with the business address of the sponsors and advertising. Map overlaid in red print: "Drake & Co. / (N. Armstrong, Prop.) / Estate and Financial Agents / next Mitcham Station / Established 1914. Open all day Saturday. / Phones: Office, Box Hill 289 J. / Private, Vermont 10."real estate agents, mitcham, tunstall, blackburn, road maps, drake & co, new zealand insurance co ltd -
Greensborough Historical Society
Document, Formation of the Heidelberg School of Painting, 1885-1890
... Valley area between Box Hill and Heidelberg in the late 19th... worked in the Yarra Valley area between Box Hill and Heidelberg ...The Heidelberg School of Painting worked in the Yarra Valley area between Box Hill and Heidelberg in the late 19th Century and produced a number of famous artists. This article outlines the history of the School and also lists some paintings.The area in which they worked abuts our area of interest and may have overlapped it in the lower Plenty River area.Foolscap double sided typed document of 6 pages; includes list of paintings..Blue biro word on front page, "Fraser"heidelberg, yarra river, walter withers, heidelberg school of painting, australian art. -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph, Nightingale/Thompson Collection, 9 August 1928
... ). Jack and Winnie were married at Box Hill on 9/8/1928... married at Box Hill on 9/8/1928 Thompson Collection THOMPSON ...Aunt Emma is Emma Nightingale (1859 - 1949) Albert John (Jack) Bedggood was son of Emma's sister Ester Ruth (1872 - 1952). Jack and Winnie were married at Box Hill on 9/8/1928Thompson CollectionB/W photograph on grey board of couple in 1920's (wedding portrait)Inscription on Back: To dear Aunt Emma with love from Jack and Winnie Markers Mark: Burlinston Melbourne thompson, nightingale, bedgood -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Book, Bungalows in Camberwell, 20 June 2017
... City of Camberwell (and the former City of Box Hill, where he...Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection 190A Canterbury ...From a talk given by Richard Petersen, architect, on the historical context of bungalows in Surrey Hills, within the former City of Camberwell (and the former City of Box Hill, where he found none had been identified).90p.; photos.; A4 booklet comb boundhouses, camberwell, californian bungalows, (mr) richard peterson